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Plextor release the DVD-Recorder - PX-708UF- The first 8X multi format drive

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Posted on Wednesday 16th of July, 2003 at 23:26 by SirQUK
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Many thanks to Intercept for informing us about the new 8X multi-format DVDRW drive from Plextor. It is the first DVDRW drive to write DVD-R+ at 8X and DVDR- at 4X.The PX-708UF looks to have all the features that will make it a must have drive.

Leading Edge Performance:

Plextor, one of the leading companies for the development and production of CD-ROM drives, CD-Recorders and CD-ReWriters is expanding its range with its first Dual Format drive: PX-708UF, which writes DVD's at 8-speed, rewrites at 4-speed using the DVD plus format. With the DVD minus format, this drive writes at 4x and rewrites at 2x. The PX-708UF reads DVD-ROMs at 12x.

The PX-708UF comes in external version with a Tray load mechanism. The Retail package includes: PX-708UF (DVD Recorder), USB cable, IEEE (FireWire) cable, power cable, adapter, Plextor CD/DVD Utility Software (PlexTools Professional), Nero 5.5 and InCD recording software, Pinnacle Studio 8 software, PowerDVD software, 16-language manual.

The PX-708UF is supported by a unique two-year On-Site Collect & Return** guarantee by Plextor, by which any inconveniences resulting from a defect are reduced to a minimum. The firmware is stored in FlashROM which makes it possible to quickly and easily upgrade to the latest version. CD TEXT is also completely supported.

With the PX-708UF, the user has a perfect all-in-one product for creating own home videos, back-ups, composition of photograph collections, saving music...

PX-708UF Benefits:

Writing:
  • DVD+R: 8x
  • DVD-R: 4x
  • CD-R: 40x
Rewriting:
  • DVD+RW: 4x
  • DVD-RW: 2x
  • CD-RW: 24x
Reading:
  • DVD-ROM 12x
  • CD-ROM: 40x
  • Buffer Underrun Proof Technology: Stops buffer underrun errors
  • VariRec Technology
  • PoweRec Technology (Plextor Optimised Writing Error Reduction Control)
  • Supports Lossless Linking (DVD+R/RW)
  • Zero Link (DVD-R/RW)
  • Supports Background Formatting
  • Access Time <100 ms for CD; 150 ms for DVD
  • 2MB Buffer
  • E-IDE (ATAPI) interface
  • Compatible with: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
  • MultiRead Compatible
  • Supports SPDIF (Digital Audio Output)
  • High Quality Digital Audio Extraction
  • A black tray, to reduce the jitter and to increase the quality of the burned CD
  • Two year* full-warranty (parts, labor and replacement) with On-Site Collect & Return** service
  • Writes CD-ROM Modes 1 and 2, CD-XA Form 1 and 2, CD-DA, CD-I, Video CD & Photo CD.
  • Reads/Writes DVD-ROM, DVD-video, Multi-Border, Multisession
  • Write methods (DVD+R/RW) supports Sequential Write, Random Access Write, DAO
  • Supports DVD+VR format (Read/Write) and DVD-VR(Read)
  • Creates Audio CD, CD Extra, Enhanced CD, Photo CD, CD-I & Video CD Titles.
  • Supports Disk-At-Once, Track-At-Once, Multisession, Packet Writing modes.
  • Wide CD-R and CD-RW media compatibility
  • Wide range DVD+R/RW media compatibility
  • Includes PlexTools Professional For full specs please visit the Plextor Website

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